GrumpyRN NP

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Retired ENP, 35+ years of experience. From Scotland.

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    Loosing hope

    GrumpyRN replied to Mtac32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a completely disinterested UK nurse I think you are needing to wind your neck in a bit. People on this site have answered your post and have asked questions for clarification. You have responded...
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    Do what now? ( How to save a stroke victim according to facebook)

    GrumpyRN replied to That Guy's topic in General Nursing

    Davey????? You are going to get
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    question re suit

    GrumpyRN replied to 40isthenew30's topic in General Nursing

    I only have one suit, does for weddings, interviews and funerals. Have absolutely no need for multiple suits although I do own a dinner suit (tuxedo) for those very special occasions. When I...
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    CDC now banned from using "evidence based" and other words per White House

    GrumpyRN replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    https://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/ You know that Trump lied and mislead about the Paris agreement don't you? Paris climate agreement: Fact-checking Donald Trump's speech Reality Check: What do...
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    CDC now banned from using "evidence based" and other words per White House

    GrumpyRN replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    Did you read the article you referenced? Poland are trying to stop people from thinking they were responsible for German crimes. The UK has had a long battle with official documents to try to make...
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    CDC now banned from using "evidence based" and other words per White House

    GrumpyRN replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    1984 was meant to be a warning, not a blueprint. "Don't you see that the whole aim of Newspeak is to narrow the range of thought? In the end we shall make thoughtcrime literally impossible, because...
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    Why do some nurses hate it in others pump at work?

    GrumpyRN replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    This is not a problem in UK, nurses can have up to 1 year off for maternity leave so the issue should never arise. And yes, I am crowing just a
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    US RN looking to work in UK -- ER

    GrumpyRN replied to kaitfinder's topic in United Kingdom

    You are asking a lot of questions that are difficult to answer. ED's or A&E's (NOT ER) differ in themselves. Some will give you more than others. Insertion of IV's and Foleys should be standard...
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    Nmc application: Employment gap

    GrumpyRN replied to bluemoon03's topic in Nurse Registration

    Just as a quick reply, if I was looking at your application a gap of over a year with no explanation looks as if you may have been in
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    Toileting: is it really necessary?

    GrumpyRN replied to nursemike's topic in Men in Nursing

    Learn to say to the female patients - "I can help you now, or you can wait 10 to 20 minutes until a female nurse is free, your choice and either one suits me." All said with a smile. As for the voices...
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    Emergency calls

    GrumpyRN replied to Amber32's topic in United Kingdom

    No, the OP is a student. Students would get only the most basic teaching and would be told to get senior help. 2222 is a UK number for calling crash team in most hospitals. When handing over sick...
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    Pros & Cons: Working as a U.K. Staff Nurse in the Hospital and Nursing Home

    GrumpyRN replied to pandabear_19's topic in United Kingdom

    Sorry to burst your bubble.... You say you have completed your FIRST nursing course? What is it? What actual qualification do you hold? Is it applicable to UK? Can you work in the UK? Find out these...
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    Inform me

    GrumpyRN replied to Kendrick2's topic in Men in Nursing

    Worked in building industry and factories before I became a nurse. Always said I would do it until I found a better job. Recently retired after 35 years and have not found a better job yet. Great fun...
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    HELP!!! Non clinical jobs UK

    GrumpyRN replied to Cinders88's topic in United Kingdom

    Have you thought about research nursing? From what I read and hear about PIP assessors I'm not surprised you want out. It seems - from second hand information - that you are just ticking boxes. You...
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    Avoid the UK

    GrumpyRN replied to Jhurlow's topic in United Kingdom

    Wow Phil, you have done your homework and put into words exactly what is (and going to be more and more) wrong with nursing in the UK. As a Scottish nurse who retired on a final salary pension I can...
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    Staff nurse being moved to different clinical areas

    GrumpyRN replied to toffeeham's topic in United Kingdom

    I did not say it was laughable, I said you were laughing. The exact opposite of what you think I meant. be laughing Meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary I'm sorry, but up to 30 patients per...
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    Staff nurse being moved to different clinical areas

    GrumpyRN replied to toffeeham's topic in United Kingdom

    Yep, yet again I have to agree with XB9S. 3 nurses to 8 beds????? Your laughing and yes I would move people in a heartbeat. Make sure there is a rota for moving so that it is fair and everyone takes...
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    Newly qualified and want to quit

    GrumpyRN replied to Kittykeely's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi, my opinion... quit now. You have only been there 6 months and you are feeling like that - time to go. You could see if you can find another job elsewhere but who is going to take you? You ward...
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    Wimpy Male Nurse

    GrumpyRN replied to Davey Do's topic in Men in Nursing

    Took me a second.... Sorry, could not
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    One more day closer to retirement

    GrumpyRN replied to egglady's topic in Retired Nurses

    Worked in the UK NHS for 35 years. Retired 3 months ago and do not miss it one little bit. No more unsupportive managers, no more abuse from patients, no more games/drama from
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    Band 6 how to get interview

    GrumpyRN replied to Boo2's topic in United Kingdom

    Was not implying you are lazy, just saying it looks as if you are only doing the minimum required to get past revalidation and it can LOOK lazy. Doing the extra stuff required is hard work, and yes...
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    Band 6 how to get interview

    GrumpyRN replied to Boo2's topic in United Kingdom

    How do you get to be an RN nowadays without having a degree? Every single band 5 post in my trust is advertised as "Must have a degree or be working towards one." For a Band 6 post they may even be...
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    I have....

    GrumpyRN replied to Lourdes123's topic in United Kingdom

    Very impressive XB9S, I would never have thought of that... Maybe I am a dinosaur after
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    US RN to work in Scotland

    GrumpyRN replied to winterblew84's topic in United Kingdom

    Yeah, sorry about that, that's what I was trying to warn you about. If you go through the whole of the World Nursing forum on this site you will find lots of people in exactly the same position. It's...
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    I have....

    GrumpyRN replied to Lourdes123's topic in United Kingdom

    Having done many presentations over the years I can honestly say that that is possibly the stupidest topic I have come across. I would have no idea what to give for that. Sorry but I think you are on...